Our mission

GROWTH

Fostering the new transition and the emergence of our future champions

REGULATION

Promoting an appropriate and proportionate framework as a catalyst for innovation

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OUTREACH

Highlighting the actors and use cases of the decentralised internet

DEMOCRATISATION

Enabling understanding of blockchain technologies and their opportunities to facilitate adoption

Our members

Adan brings together Web3 and blockchain technology professionals. With its 200 member companies, Adan is the largest grouping of Web3 players in France and Europe.

Our publications

Adan publishes its 2022 annual activity report!
30 Aug 2023

Adan publishes its 2022 annual activity report!

Adan publishes its activity report for 2022. The year 2022 was undoubtedly a singular one for the digital asset industry, between [...]
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Adan responds to IOSCO’s consultation on its international recommendations for crypto-asset markets.
31 Jul 2023

Adan responds to IOSCO’s consultation on its international recommendations for crypto-asset markets.

On this 31 July 2023, Adan responds to the IOSCO consultation highlighting the regulatory considerations associated with crypto-as [...]
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Web3 Leaders Forum: an exceptional confluence of players shaping the future of the Web 3 ecosystem
28 Jul 2023

Web3 Leaders Forum: an exceptional confluence of players shaping the future of the Web 3 ecosystem

Paris, 28 July 2023 - Adan's annual event was held on 19 July at the Palais Brongniart in Paris. The newly-named Web 3 Leaders For [...]
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AMLR – For a balance between fighting financial crime and protecting innovation in Europe
07 Jun 2023

AMLR – For a balance between fighting financial crime and protecting innovation in Europe

On 20 July 2021, the European Commission published a package of legislative proposals to strengthen the fight against money launde [...]
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The PSAN regime is changing: an update and essential information for players who have to file a case with the AMF
07 Apr 2023

The PSAN regime is changing: an update and essential information for players who have to file a case with the AMF

In this publication, Adan wishes to raise awareness among PSANs wishing to submit a registration file on the changes in the regula [...]
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Regulating DeFi in Europe: issues for consideration
29 Apr 2023

Regulating DeFi in Europe: issues for consideration

For a proportionate and adapted regulation of the DeFi: Adan proposes 9 recommendations to frame the future of finance. [...]
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MiCA and TFR — MEPs adopt a framework that positions Europe at the forefront of global crypto-asset markets
24 Apr 2023

MiCA and TFR — MEPs adopt a framework that positions Europe at the forefront of global crypto-asset markets

Paris, 20 April 2023– The final votes on the Crypto-Asset Market Regulation (MiCA) and the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR [...]
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Web3 Leaders Forum

A day dedicated to the French and European industry

Organized by Adan, this conference highlights the innovation and growth potential carried by the Web 3 sector in France and Europe. Renowned speakers share their expertise and discuss the strong development of the industry, the specificities of this new asset class, the market opportunities, the future innovations of digital finance and the needs of this industry to improve its development.

Become a member

Adan works on behalf of its members to position the French and European industries as leaders on the global stage. We work with our members to promote the democratization and understanding of Web3 and to raise awareness of market developments and new trends among economic actors and public authorities.

  • Supporting the sector's stakeholders in dealing with the problems they encounter
  • Bring the voice of our members to the institutional sphere and the media
  • To be a force of proposal on the evolutions of the regulation in order to encourage the innovation
  • Benefit from the experience of other players in the sector and build bridges with other industries

Support our actions

Adan's financing is based mainly on membership fees and donations from its patrons. If you wish to support the Association and its work, we offer you two ways to do so: by becoming a member or a sponsor.

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